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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,670.22, 233,421.81 and 49,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,670.22, 233,421.81 and 49,034.26 is: 73,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,670.22 : 233,421.81 = 49,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,670.22/233,421.81 = 49,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,670.22x = 233,421.81 × 49,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,670.22x = 11,445,665,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,445,665,721.21/155,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,525.08

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